We aren’t afraid of the tigers in the zoo because we trust they will never attack. But what if someone opens the cage?
Many viruses are highly lethal in nature but cannot infect humans. Fear arises when these viruses break the species barrier, potentially causing human infections and even pandemics.
This can happen naturally or through risky research practices, particularly gain-of-function (GOF) research.
What Is GOF?
Just as all substances have functions, certain genes enable viruses to spread rapidly or cause severe diseases. GOF research involves introducing new functioning genes into a virus, enhancing its ability to infect hosts or increasing its virulence.
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How China’s Gain-of-Function Research Threatens the World
- by: Yuhong Dong
- 06.28.24
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The Epoch Times
- 06/28/2024
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